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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.93, 9,307.31 and 1,822.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.93, 9,307.31 and 1,822.23 is: 2,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.93 : 9,307.31 = 1,822.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.93/9,307.31 = 1,822.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.93x = 9,307.31 × 1,822.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.93x = 16,960,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,960,059.50/6,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.32

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